Happy Holidays to You and Yours

Christmas Tree Dress by Libby VanderPloeg

I’m cutting out today for the rest of the year to work on some freelance projects and hopefully enjoy a little bit of holiday downtime as well. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for hanging around and keeping up with Design Crush for yet another year! There will be some changes coming to the site in the new year, so stay tuned for those. In the meantime, have yourself a merry little Christmas and a happy New Year!

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Danish Pastries 10 Ways

I have a HUGE sweet tooth and would love nothing more than to sit down to a pastry and coffee each morning for breakfast. (Unfortunately, my diabetes disagrees with this plan.) If you’re also in the Sweets for Breakfast party, have a look at these ten recipes for danish pastries below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Rachel Burke

 

Brisbane, Australia-based Rachel Burke is a multidisciplinary artist and designer known for her vibrant, tactile designs, and wild tinsel creations. Her custom styles are immediately recognizable and should be considered wearable art. Since starting out with her original short tinsel jacket, Burke has expanded her collection to include longer jackets, dresses, and headpieces.

Shop Rachel Burke

 

 

 

 

 

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New Year’s Eve Party Dresses to Ring in 2019

I prefer to stay in on New Year’s Eve – maybe it’s the introvert in me or maybe the old lady. What I’d like to do is have a small dinner party where everyone dresses up as if they were going out, then after dinner we all change into our pajamas until the ball drops at midnight. It’s the best of both worlds! Anyway, if you are headed out on the town here are a few dresses that would be a great way to start 2019!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Valeska Soares

 

Brazilian-born, New York-based artist Valeska Soares‘ latest is brilliantly titled Doubleface. In it she flips older paintings over to the reverse side, paints them, and cuts out tiny portals to the original side. It’s also interesting the way Soares titles each one – by the paint color used.

 

 

 

 

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Jim Bachor

 

Fascinated by ancient history and leaving a mark on the world, artist Jim Bachor merged both interests into mosaics. Through marble, glass, and mortar he creates modern subjects through the ancient art. (And yes, the tiles definitely resemble pixels!)

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Sh*t My Friends Make

 

One of my favorite parts of my job – and my life – is that I get to meet and befriend the most amazing people. People who spend late nights working on their passion projects, who understand why shopping small is so important, and who are just generally awesome. I had every intention of getting this post pulled together earlier in the month, but my other jobs (I’ve got some hustle, too) have kept me busier than usual. I’m sure some shipping windows have already closed to order things in time, but you never know! And plenty of these guys have sales, free shipping, etc going on right now. Please know that the best, most genuine people are behind these shops. (I’m sure I’ve forgotten a few as well!)

 

20×200 // fine art prints // photography prints // artist-made objects // limited edition art

 

Alternate Histories // prints // greeting cards // books // calendar

 

Amy Hamley Ceramics // tableware // serveware // accents // planters // vases // one of a kind

 

Ashley Cecil // kimonos // wallpaper // scarves // giclee prints // coloring // snail mail

 

Black Dog Printshop // linocut prints // watercolors // greeting cards // tote bags // ornaments // t-shirts // kitchen towels

 

Block Shop // scarves // robes // table linens // pillows // kantha quilts // woodblock paper prints // rugs // notecards

 

Boots & Arrow // dog collars // dog bandanas // poop bag holders // people accessories

 

Brave New World Designs // adult and kid size t-shirts

 

Chipper Things // apparel // home

 

Commonwealth Press // t-shirts // tote bags // pillows // prints // greeting cards // magnets

 

Cotton & Flax // pillows // tea towels // napkins // coasters // notebooks

 

Debbie Carlos // prints // ceramics // jewelry // democracy prints // workshops

 

Emily McDowell Studio // greetings cards // mugs // keychains // pins // tote bags // pouches // napkins // magnets

 

Everyday Balloons Print Shop // apparel // greeting cards // prints // can coolies // magnets // ornaments // pins // pint glasses // sketchbooks // tea towels // tote bags

 

Garbella // baby // bags + pouches // kitchen + home // magnets // mugs // ornaments // stickers //  pins // apparel

 

Jaime Derringer // original art // prints

 

Jen Hewett // tea towels // postcards // calendar

 

Lisa Congdon // prints // greeting cards // notebooks // books // pins + patches // stickers + tape // magnets // temporary tattoos // embroidery patterns

 

MGG Studio // bracelets // earrings // necklaces // rings

 

Mom’s Stuff // salve // body oil // face balm

 

Moop Canvas Bags // backpacks // tote bags // messenger bags // crossbody bags // clutches

 

Moulton // bracelets // earrings // necklaces // rings

 

Nicole Aquillano Ceramics // cups + mugs // plates // scoops // ornaments // vases // etc

 

Noble Friends // pet portraits // pillows // socks // necklaces // tote bags // blankets // mugs // phone cases // etc

 

Reconstructing Ideas // iconic homes // nautical maps // collage // typography // LGBT greeting cards + prints // custom illustrations

 

Sapling Press // greeting cards // key tags // mugs // magnets // napkins // notepads // pouches

 

Savannah Hayes // fabric // pillows // throws // baby // tea towels // zip pouches

 

Stak Ceramics // planters // tablet docks // phone valets // desktop phone amp // vases

 

Strawberryluna // prints // stationery + cards // print sets // lunch bags // totes

 

Studio Stockhome // candles // table linens // pillows

 

Whimsy & Spice // biscotti + shortbread // marshmallows // sandwich + drop cookies // hot chocolate mixes // brownies // gift boxes

 

Wild Folk Flower Apothecary // face // body // lips // bath // scent

 

Wit & Delight Shop // prints // stationery

 

Wood & Faulk // bags // accessories // home + lifestyle //

 

Worker Bird // embroidery // home goods // prints // stickers // tees // original tin work

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Liza Lou

 

Los Angeles-based Liza Lou‘s artwork truly boggles my mind. THOSE ARE GLASS BEADS, all of them, every single one, and Lou threaded each bead with her own hands. The sheer size and quantity she’s created for each of these sculptural installations is a lot to take in, and the final works completely mesmerizing. Sometimes the beaded squares are layered on top of one another to create a further depth of color.

 

 

 

 

 

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